Changing Perspectives. Changing Lives.
Lives are being impacted every day. 93% of youth say that having a mentor is important to helping them achieve their goals and make better choices, contributing to brighter futures, better schools and stronger communities. Below you’ll find some of these stories.
Meet The Team
From our staff to our Board of Directors, Big Brothers Big Sisters has a group of compassionate and dedicated individuals on our side who are willing to do whatever it takes to help empower underprivileged youth
Staff
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Jacob Peterson
President/CEO
jacob@bbbs-sac.org
(916)-218-5424
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Jade Rodgers
Vice President of Programs
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Chinua Rhodes
Vice President of External Affairs
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Love Williams
Director of Finance & Operations
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Stacie Grimes
Senior Community and Site-Based Program Specialist
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Marco A. Ramos
Enrollment and Outreach Specialist
Board of Directors
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Leland Washington
Chair
Principal Criminal Attorney
Sacramento District Attorney’s Office
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Kevin Bender
Treasurer
Chief Banking Officer
Exchange Bank
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Shannon Motley
Secretary
Rare Disease Account Manager
KalVista Contribution
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Andrea Haverland
Director
Public Information Coordinator
Front Street Animal Shelter
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Amy W. Krause
Director
VP, Associate General Counsel, Legal Department
Centene Corporation
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Bill Roach
Director
Principal Landscape Architect
Roach & Campbell
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Bobby L. Lister III
Director
Realtor
Windermere Real Estate
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Brian Peck
Director
Community Schools Training Specialist
Sacramento City Unified School District
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Chris Kolkey
Director
Partner
Downey Brand
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Courtney Danielson
Director
System Manager
Sutter Health
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Dan Carlton
Director
President
Mark III Construction
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Dan Eger
Director
Senior Vice President
First Northern Bank
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Jason Klier
Director
Senior Vice President
LDK Ventures
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Mark Koppang
Director
VP of Enterprise Logistics
Raleys
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Mike Smith
Director
President
KLN Group
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Shevar Goodenwardena
Director
Principal
CLA
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Shama K. Sharma
Director
Director, Branch Member Service and Performance
Golden 1 - Greater Sacramento Region
We operate under the belief that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive in life, and we work to develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people. Our one-to-one mentoring program primarily benefits children, ages 8-18, who are being raised by single parents, grandparents or other extended family, and foster families.
Our mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships with trusted adults which ignite the independence and creativity of youth. By partnering with parents/guardians, volunteers, and community members we are accountable for ensuring every child in our program has the opportunity to:
• Set high aspirations, gain greater confidence, and experience being involved in healthy relationships
• Build skills and tools to help avoid risky situations and behaviors
• Receive resources and support to reach their educational goals
Mission & Vision
We match and adapt each mentoring relationship according to the specific needs of the child (Little), and require that each volunteer (Big) commits to a minimum of one year to help in establishing trust and consistency with their Little. We believe that it’s a child’s birthright to succeed. Through the transformative power of mentorship, youth in our program gain confidence, build interpersonal skills, improve their grades, and begin to envision a more successful future for themselves.
How Our Program Works
BBBS Of The Greater Sacramento Area Demographics
Service Area
Sacramento County, Placer County, Yolo County, Yuba County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County, Butte County, Lake County, Sutter County, Colusa County and Glenn County.
Staff Portraits By: Glynn Thomas Photography